Accounts Receivable Specialist

We are looking for a full-time, experienced and self-motivated Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our Accounting Team to compile and process Accounts Receivable needs for the Company.

Hampton Products, located in south Orange County, CA, is a middle-market branded consumer products designer, developer, and marketer of innovative products in the security hardware, decorative hardware, storm and screen door hardware, and automotive accessories categories.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Post daily customer cash receipts within D3FO in a timely manner.
• Analyze deductions and outstanding invoices to determine root cause and prepare appropriate documentation for resolution.
• Monitor Accounts Receivable email account and respond accordingly.
• Research payment deductions and prepare credit memos for posting in Company’s ERP, D3FO
• Work with Customer Service, EDI, and Distribution Center associates regarding shipping and vendor compliance issues.
• Work with freight carriers to retrieve proof of deliveries timely. File freight claims with carriers as needed.
• Process returned goods credits (RMA)
• Process credit card payments.
• Research and submit shortage claims.
• Closely monitor customer web portals to address fines and shortages and review vendor compliance scorecards.
• Assist with reviews of Customer sales allowance balances.
• Review Accounts Receivable aging report on a weekly basis and places collection calls to past due accounts. Recommend credit holds for accounts and collection agency as necessary.
• Set up new customers, including processing credit checks.
• Maintain customer data, including HPI salesperson, rep agency, etc.
• Assist in preparing monthly management reports for AR.
• Assist with month end close, including posting routine journal entries.
• Assist with annual bank and financial audits.
• Assist with special/ad hoc projects as needed.

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Associate’s degree (A. A.), with emphasis in finance/accounting, preferred; and 1-2 years of Accounts Receivable related experience in consumer goods industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Solid understanding of Accounts Receivable principles.
• Experience with D3FO, preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Intermediate Excel skills required.

Don’t let this job get away. Many feel that Hampton Products is a special place to work, and our core values are the primary reasons for that feeling. These core values (Inspiration, Caring and Innovation) are the soul of our company, and they are what set us apart. If this resonates with you, here’s your chance to work for an outstanding company that really cares about its employees as well as its customers. If you are interested, please apply here:

Hampton Products International Corporation is an equal employment opportunity employer.